March 31, 2013— -- Every time you go to a new doctor or dentist and they give you a clipboard brimming with documents to fill out and sign, notice how they always ask for your Social Security ...

Starting on March 31, the Social Security Administration will change how it processes requests. According to a March 18 announcement, the agency will no longer allow individuals to file for benefits ...

Social Security recipients should know about two phone service changes that started Monday. • Need to change your direct deposit info? Changes to direct deposit information must now either be done ...

The agency, which serves 73 million beneficiaries, has struggled to improve customer service amid cutbacks, long wait times and a crashing website. The Social Security Administration is surging staff ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, stopping criminals from committing fraud. This option is also handy if you don't ...

A new and digital alternative to the traditional Social Security card will be available by early summer, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. The agency will introduce a feature that ...